BREN GUN CARRIERS ON THE ROAD TO MEIKTILA (27/2/1945)

Synopsis

17th Indian Division IV Corps on the road between Nyaungu and Meiktila, Burma.

Sherman tanks of Probyn's Horse (5th King Edward VII's Own Lancers, of 255th Indian Tank Brigade), Priest self-propelled guns (of 18th (Self-Propelled) Field Regiment Royal Artillery) and Universal (Bren) Carriers pass along a dusty, palm-lined road towards Meiktila; they also carry men along the road.

Notes

After crossing the Irrawaddy at Nyaungu, 17th Indian Division made…

17th Indian Division IV Corps on the road between Nyaungu and Meiktila, Burma.

Sherman tanks of Probyn's Horse (5th King Edward VII's Own Lancers, of 255th Indian Tank Brigade), Priest self-propelled guns (of 18th (Self-Propelled) Field Regiment Royal Artillery) and Universal (Bren) Carriers pass along a dusty, palm-lined road towards Meiktila; they also carry men along the road.

Notes

After crossing the Irrawaddy at Nyaungu, 17th Indian Division made a dash for the strategic centre of Meiktila. Meiktila was the site of a number of key strategic airfields and also stood at the head of the main road to Rangoon. After its initial capture there followed a number of determined Japanese counterattacks throughout March 1945 before it was completely secure.

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